Tuesday, July 24, 2007

Meaning and origin of Patrick

Origin: English

Meaning: Patrician, noble. Romans society was divided into plebeians: (commoners) and patricians: (aristocrats). Saint Patrick - patron saint of Ireland.


Origin: Irish

Meaning: Patrician; noble. Romans society was divided into plebeians: (commoners) and patricians: (aristocrats). Saint Patrick - patron saint of Ireland.


Origin: Latin

Meaning: Regal; noble. St. Patrick introduced Christianity to Ireland, and later became Ireland's patron saint.
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